Open access & APC policy
Promoting open, inclusive, ethical, and globally accessible scientific knowledge for researchers worldwide.
Free and permanent access
All articles published in ABS Research Academy journals are freely and permanently accessible online immediately upon publication. Readers may use articles for academic and non-commercial purposes subject to citation conditions.
Our model aims to
- Enhance global research visibility and accessibility
- Increase citation and dissemination opportunities
- Support researchers from developing countries
- Promote interdisciplinary and international collaboration
- Advance sustainable and impactful scientific knowledge
Article processing charges
APC fully waived
All Article Processing Charges waived for accepted articles. Full editorial, peer-review, hosting, and DOI support included.
Post-2028 APC
The APC covers the full publishing infrastructure and services.
Waivers, sponsorships & rewards
Low-income countries
Flat 50% APC waiver for first/corresponding authors affiliated with low-income countries per World Bank, UN, and recognized international classifications.
Sponsored articles
Full APC covered for up to 15 articles per year demonstrating exceptional quality and impact.
- High-quality and impactful research
- Financial limitations
- Significant scholarly contribution
- Relevance to innovation, sustainability, or societal advancement
Research excellence
$200 reward per accepted article from authors at globally recognized institutions and top universities worldwide.
Editorial & reviewer support
- Qualified editors and editorial board members
- International reviewers and peer-review support
- Editorial workflow management
- Reviewer database access
- Publication ethics and editorial training
- Technical and publishing assistance
Partner institution benefits
- APC discounts for affiliated authors
- Institutional publication support
- Collaborative journal management
- Editorial and reviewer support
- Joint conferences and special issues
- Academic training and workshops
- Research visibility and networking
- Technical hosting infrastructure
Important notes
- APC policies may vary for conference proceedings, special issues, or partnership journals
- Waiver requests should be submitted during manuscript submission
- Sponsorship and reward programs are subject to annual funding availability
- APC waivers or sponsorship decisions do not influence editorial or peer-review outcomes
Advancing open research
Through open-access publishing, sponsorship initiatives, and global partnerships, we build a sustainable academic ecosystem.